people always say a ninja 250cc. this bike is barely better than a scooter it is not fun and it will only turn you off of riding because you wont fully get the best experience. it is better to get a pre scuffed or one wit salvage title because there cheaper but don't listen to people say you'll probably fall. i bought a 98 yamaha 600rr for my first bike and im disabled my legs are very week and sometimes my shifting foot does not work. I ride my bike every chance i get (weather permitting.) and have never put it down. and I highly reccomend getting a 600cc bike for your first bike you will never get tired of it. you may one day go up to a 750cc or 1000cc but you will always love your 600cc. and 600cc bikes are easy and very fun to ride im 225lbs and easily get up to 140 miles per hour. if you buy a 250cc bike you will hate it within 1month. this bike is for little teenage girls who are scared to ride.
If the bike has headlights, high beams and low beams and turn signals and a horn it should be able to be registered as a LSV low speed vehicle.
it can be registered for street use in many states. Most of our customers who have wanted to register these bikes for street use have been able to do so. You may need to add a license plate holder and/or rear-view mirrors, or other minor modifications. These items are inexpensive, can be found at most local scooter or motorcycle shops, and are easily attached via simple modifications.
All vehicle(s) come with a factory standard Certificate of Origin (Manufacturer Statement of Origin/MSO) which may be used for registration. We also include an official MSO for registration, with no extra charge for this service.
^^From what the site says ..the bigger super bike that i am getting, not to be confused with the smaller 50 cc models should be able to be street legal.
These are the rules in Florida...but i am in PA hopefully it is the same.
0. Have a motorcycle licence ( for a 110cc it is classified as a motorcycle)- you could try to say to say its 50cc then you dont need one but the certificate will probably say its 110cc.. You will not be required to bring the bike in to the DMV or ever do a riding test for anyone.
1. Headlights, taillights, sideview mirrors, signals, licence plate holder
2. Helmet- if you plan on not buying insurance ( you will defenetally not want to pay the price of the bike each month just on insurance r u nuts!!)
If you dont use helmet, you must have insurance. Cops can pull u over if you ride on streets where there will defenetally be cops, local neihborhood driving you can do without helmet with no cops near.)
3. Bring your factory standard Certificate of Origin (Manufacturer Statement of Origin/MSO) it is the important paperwork the bike comes with
4. Bring your ID
5. Bring $ it will cost .00 to put a Licence plate on it which includes the years stickers ( you will have to pay extra each year for new stickers)
6. Bring another .75 to get the bike registered
7, Bring some more money of 7% extra of the original purchase price. ( so if bike was bought for 0.00 you will have to pay extra .00 at the DMV.)
FOLLOWING THESE STEPS WILL GUARANTEE YOU TO LEGALLY RIDE ON ANY of the X series Mid Bikes( with minor modifications) on PUBLIC ROAD ( except highway)
so a total of about at least 0.00 of registration fees, not including your modification fees is all thats required to ride the bike legally.
BTW: it may sound like im answering my own question but im not about to drop 700 bucks on a super bike and not be able to ride it.
thanks.
these are the demensions. and specs
Drivetrain
Engine: 4 Stroke 110cc Single Cylinder, Air Cooled
Fuel : 91+ Unleaded Gasoline (no oil mixing required)
Starter: Electric Key Start w/ Backup Kick Start (MANUAL)
Maximum Speed: up to 70+ mph
Ignition: CDI, Ultra High Discharge Coil
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual w/ Hand Clutch or Automatic
Maximum Power: 15.5 hp
Brakes: Hydraulic Cross-Drilled Disc Brakes
Exhaust: Factory Tuned Dual Exhaust w/ Twin Silencers
Dimensions
Length: 58"
Width: 25"
Height: 33"
Ground Clearance: 5.5"
Dry Weight: 140 lbs.
Weight Capacity: 325 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity: 2.25 Liters
Cruising Range: 50 miles per tank
Tires: Pneumatic Racing Semi-Slick Tires
If the bike has headlights, high beams and low beams and turn signals and a horn it should be able to be registered as a LSV low speed vehicle.
it can be registered for street use in many states. Most of our customers who have wanted to register these bikes for street use have been able to do so. You may need to add a license plate holder and/or rear-view mirrors, or other minor modifications. These items are inexpensive, can be found at most local scooter or motorcycle shops, and are easily attached via simple modifications.
All vehicle(s) come with a factory standard Certificate of Origin (Manufacturer Statement of Origin/MSO) which may be used for registration. We also include an official MSO for registration, with no extra charge for this service.
^^From what the site says ..the bigger super bike that i am getting, not to be confused with the smaller 50 cc models should be able to be street legal.
These are the rules in Florida...but i am in PA hopefully it is the same.
0. Have a motorcycle licence ( for a 110cc it is classified as a motorcycle)- you could try to say to say its 50cc then you dont need one but the certificate will probably say its 110cc.. You will not be required to bring the bike in to the DMV or ever do a riding test for anyone.
1. Headlights, taillights, sideview mirrors, signals, licence plate holder
2. Helmet- if you plan on not buying insurance ( you will defenetally not want to pay the price of the bike each month just on insurance r u nuts!!)
If you dont use helmet, you must have insurance. Cops can pull u over if you ride on streets where there will defenetally be cops, local neihborhood driving you can do without helmet with no cops near.)
3. Bring your factory standard Certificate of Origin (Manufacturer Statement of Origin/MSO) it is the important paperwork the bike comes with
4. Bring your ID
5. Bring $ it will cost .00 to put a Licence plate on it which includes the years stickers ( you will have to pay extra each year for new stickers)
6. Bring another .75 to get the bike registered
7, Bring some more money of 7% extra of the original purchase price. ( so if bike was bought for 0.00 you will have to pay extra .00 at the DMV.)
FOLLOWING THESE STEPS WILL GUARANTEE YOU TO LEGALLY RIDE ON ANY of the X series Mid Bikes( with minor modifications) on PUBLIC ROAD ( except highway)
so a total of about at least 0.00 of registration fees, not including your modification fees is all thats required to ride the bike legally.
BTW: it may sound like im answering my own question but im not about to drop 700 bucks on a super bike and not be able to ride it.
thanks.
Additional Details
these are the demensions. and specs
Drivetrain
Engine: 4 Stroke 110cc Single Cylinder, Air Cooled
Fuel : 91+ Unleaded Gasoline (no oil mixing required)
Starter: Electric Key Start w/ Backup Kick Start (MANUAL)
Maximum Speed: up to 70+ mph
Ignition: CDI, Ultra High Discharge Coil
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual w/ Hand Clutch or Automatic
Maximum Power: 15.5 hp
Brakes: Hydraulic Cross-Drilled Disc Brakes
Exhaust: Factory Tuned Dual Exhaust w/ Twin Silencers
Dimensions
Length: 58"
Width: 25"
Height: 33"
Ground Clearance: 5.5"
Dry Weight: 140 lbs.
Weight Capacity: 325 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity: 2.25 Liters
Cruising Range: 50 miles per tank
Tires: Pneumatic Racing Semi-Slick Tires
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my sisters boyfriend got pulled over last night by the police for riding a RAZOR mini motorcycle (shown in the pic above) on the sidewalk. the cops said it was because he was riding with no helmet, no goggles, no license, no insurance, and got 5 violations and has to appear in court. KEEP IN MIND THAT YOU CAN BE UNDER 18 TO BUY AND RIDE THE BIKE, and the scooter was impounded and towed and he cannot pick the bike up unless he has a recipt or title, but he bought it from some guy so he does not have either. think the cops were just being ignorant???? DO YOU REALLY NEED A LICENSE OR INSURANCE FOR IT?
I drive 106 miles round trip freeway. What kind should I buy to get a good MPG. I don't want to buy a scooter. Any other advise will be greatly apresciated.
i want to buy a honda xrm but i never driven any scooter or motorcycle. a little hint can do.
I'm new to motorcycle riding and am taking a MSF course in a couple of weeks. I'd like to know your opinions on what is the best helmet for every day street riding because I'll most likely buy a small street bike if I can pass the MSF course.
Back in my scooter days (20 years ago), there was no helmet law so I've never been on a bike wearing a helmet and hope I don't find it too confining. Yeah, we were young and stupid back then. But, I'm willing to become accustomed to anything if it saves my little melon!
Thoughts or suggestions???
I have a 2004 Pagsta 49cc motorcycle. I know it's a scooter, but it has all the gears and levers just like a full sized bike so its an easy bike for my very short girlfriend to learn on.
Anyway it has an idle issue. It wants to race and then sputter out. 15mm carb with 2 screws. I've fiddled with them to no avail. I can get it to idle, but after a short trip its back to sputtering out.
Also, if you know the maintenance procedures or specs, any of them, please relay them here.
I have a 2004 Pagsta 49cc motorcycle. I know it's a scooter, but it has all the gears and levers just like a full sized bike so its an easy bike for my very short girlfriend to learn on.
Anyway it has an idle issue. It wants to race and then sputter out. 15mm carb with 2 screws. I've fiddled with them to no avail. I can get it to idle, but after a short trip its back to sputtering out.
Also, if you know the maintenance procedures, any of them, please relay them here.
I'm seriously thinking about getting a scooter/motorcycle, but I've never rode one before. I'm thinking of getting a cruiser if I get a motorcycle and I want something I can go on road trips with.
I want to buy a new moped or scooter but I really have no idea what a good bike would be. I have a pretty tight budget...like 00 max... I would like it to go pretty fast, but for the most part I will be driving it around the college campus. I read somewhere that if a moped goes over a certain speed that you have to buy a motorcycle license (in Florida)? Can anyone clarify that for me? Does anyone know how difficult/expensive it would be to purchase a motorcycle license in the state of Florida?
I purchased a scooter last summer for gas savings and just took the motorcycle safety course. I fell in love with idea of a motorcycle. I am looking for something to take on longer trips (300 miles or so), around town, camping, taking my wife on a ride after I gain experience etc. I am thinking something in the 650 -1000 cc range to start with. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
here is the ad for the scooter I am interested in:
Honda Elite 80 scooter for sale. Runs great and can go up to 50mph with one extra passenger. Recommend a new front tire. Engine is running good only need some warm up time. Have only 2344 miles odometer readings on it. I will also include a BONUS open face helmet with the motorcycle (size L) as shown on the picture. You'll need a truck to pick this up and please call me if you have any questions.
I spoke with the man who is selling it and he says that it has not been registered for about 5 years. Is it worth buying? How much would registration cost in California?
I'm planning a trip to Europe where i go every summer. I was wondering whether i should buy a motorcycle or a scooter or rent a car for the summer. Renting a car for a month or so (nothing luxurious either) will cost me the same as buying a nice bike. What would you do...? I have a place to keep the bike over the winter so that's not a problem..
i wanted to buy the honda cbr 125r, but she said no. i asked if i could have a 49 cc scooter, and she still said no.
we were in a dirt road and the car in front of us was driving in the middle of the road. a motorcyclist popped up around the corner and he braked hard. the motorcyclist fell and dropped his bike. my mom pretty much freaked out cuz she saw a motorcyclist fall. she looked at motorcycles on the internet and saw people doing stunts and crazy stuff.. of course they got hurt and now my mom thinks they are extremely dangerous.
i believe that motorcycles arent that dangerous... they are only dangerous when you do stupid stuff, like speeding, stunds, wheelies on highways, etc.... and also when cars change lanes without checking their blindspots...
so now what should i do? i look at motorcycles on craigslist almost everyday. i know i cant afford any of them, but i enjoy just looking at them. i love biking too. i bike around the city with my friends. i think its just awesome to ride and balance on two wheels. Im not the type of guy who would do stunts, and go way above the speed limit. I want to be the average safe biker who obeys the law...
ok anyways.. going a bit off topic.........................
how can i convince my mom to let me get a motorcycle? i am old enough to get my motorcycle license. im 18 and i got my drivers license already...
wow my mom is so overprotective she wouldnt even let me drive by myself to a place thats more than 20 minutes. Its really annoying, but i know she just wants me to be safe.
my dad lets me get a motorcycle, he actually told me that i should get a motorcycle cuz its fun and saves a lot of gas... unfortunatly my mom disagrees.
so how can i convince her to let me buy a motorcycle?
I spent every summer in Croatia where I have Yamaha 125 cc scooter. The rest of the year scooter is stored in garage why the battery goes bad. In USA, I can buy a battery charger tender junior( which operate on 120V 60Hz), but I couldn't find one in Croatia for 220V 50Hz. Is there any place in USA where I can buy battery charger which operates on 220V 50Hz?
Thanks
I'm looking for a new, full sized touring bike for me and the misses and need help sorting out my options. BMW motorcycles makes three full size touring bikes: the R1200RT, the R1200LT and the K1300GT. Not having ridden any of them, I have no frame of reference to choose one over the other.
The bike is for me and my wife. She wants a Goldwing--no question. I'm afraid the Wing will be too heavy as I have good days and bad days and don't want to drop the darned thing because my legs are a bit wobbly that day. I will mostly use the bike as a commuter vehicle with a couple of week long trips per year--possibly pulling a trailer (not to carry more stuff, but to keep most of the weight off the bike). My riding style is mildly sporty--I don't ride that fast, but enjoy swooping around corners. I used to have a Kawasaki 1200 Voyager that I loved. We looked at the new Voyager and hated it--too freaking heavy! I currently ride a Burgman 650 maxi scooter (575 #). MSF trained. I know how to lean, brake, counter steer and handle a big bike in the parking lot.
So, which BMW do you recommend and why?
If you want to recommend the Wing, please tell me why.
i found this one bike thats sellin the aero for ,500 it looks very good it only has 700 miles. i am a 6'0 220 ibs guy and i dont know it a 750 is to much for me or should i go for it? i havent driven 1 mile on a bike in my life although i have my motorcycle license ( took it in a scooter) what should i do?
I have some muscle problems but love to ride motorcycles and take weekend trips with my wife. Weakness in my hands gets worse the longer I'm in the saddle, so I've been riding a Burgman 650 scooter with an automatic transmission. The Burger is really a lightweight tourer and a bit small for two people. Any suggestions on a bike that's easy on the hands and not too God awful heavy?
Where can I buy gas engines and transmissions built for motor scooters?
I would prefer to buy them new but when I google it all I find is engine parts rather then full engines.
I am looking for the cheap slow scooter engines. Not stuff for full sized motorcycle.
Like how much would it cost for lessons, insurance, to buy a 899 scooter, helmet, gas? or just the startup money then every month how much would I pay? my mother pays a 200 insurance fee for me and her for the car every month but if it was on motorcycle how much with the others would it ost? what do you do to get a motorcylce licnese in claiforania
Not like a vespa with a seat, but a small standing scooter that only goes 10 mph
I saw a metropolian scooter from honda. Interested in buy one to get around in my neighborhood. Get to and from work. I work about 15 block from my house. I current drive a car. I want to have one to get to work. Save on gas. I never ride a bicycle before. I want to know how hard it is to learn to ride a scooter. Is this a good starting point. Is this a good model for 2,000. I purchase a electrical one before for 3 hundred. It broke after 2 days. Are these more durable like a regular motorcycle but only slower and lower speed. I want to know also if license is required and insurance required. Any requirement. I live in northern california. Is this a high theif item. Is it easy stolen. I want to know will it be safe parking in a parking lot or on the street. How do you park a scooter. In the same spot as cars.
Or how much could a mio or mio soul cost at brand new ? I plan to buy a scooter motorcycle here in the philippines before I enter college.
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